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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5QLD PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5QLD PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 ...
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... from 100MHz to change without notice. xii vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5QLD PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - FSB tuning from 667MHz to 800 MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage...
... from 100MHz to change without notice. xii vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5QLD PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - FSB tuning from 667MHz to 800 MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage...
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... motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. See page 2‑6 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ... Chipset The Intel® P43 Express Chipset is in the LGA775 package and Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. It supports Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of the most...
... motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. See page 2‑6 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ... Chipset The Intel® P43 Express Chipset is in the LGA775 package and Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. It supports Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of the most...
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... noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you are sleeping. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust the CPU fan speed according...
... noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you are sleeping. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust the CPU fan speed according...
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...overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS... O.C. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and...
...overclocking settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS... O.C. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and...
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...environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking failure, C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...page 5-10 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI...
...environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking failure, C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...page 5-10 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI...
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...support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for overclocking may operate at DDR2-667. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to run at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai ...for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. If this happens, contact your...
...support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for overclocking may operate at DDR2-667. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to run at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai ...for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. If this happens, contact your...
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... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to...
... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to...
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...The follow items appear only when you to configure system performance settings. allows you to individually set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to malfunction. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-17 loads the optimal settings for the system. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction... can cause the system to [Manual]. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information...
...The follow items appear only when you to configure system performance settings. allows you to individually set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to malfunction. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-17 loads the optimal settings for the system. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction... can cause the system to [Manual]. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information...
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... [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Read Training [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. OC Charger [Auto] Adjusting this item to accelerate DRAM performance. C/P: B1 b2 ...B3 B4 LVL: 09 09 09 09 Common Performance Level [05] Set this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Use the and keys to set the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto]...
... [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Read Training [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. OC Charger [Auto] Adjusting this item to accelerate DRAM performance. C/P: B1 b2 ...B3 B4 LVL: 09 09 09 09 Common Performance Level [05] Set this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Use the and keys to set the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto]...
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... Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the ...Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power...
... Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the ...Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power...
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5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-23 The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window.
5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-23 The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window.